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Literature Schools in New York

58 Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Literature is the 152nd most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Literature Majors in New York

Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In New York, a literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of literature majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.2%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Literature Grads in New York

34,250 people in the state and 209,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to literature.

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Wages for Literature Jobs in New York

Literature grads earn an average of $86,380 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New York that offer literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $60,407 after graduation. 65% of students get financical aid.

#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,119. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

#3

Hunter College

New York
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. In their early career, Hunter grads earn an average salary of $45,287.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

In their early career, The Graduate Center grads earn an average salary of $51,575. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

Literature Careers in NY

Some of the careers literature majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $79,160
Writers and Authors 12% $73,480
Editors 1% $70,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to literature.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Writing Studies 401
General English Literature 364
Other English Literature 6

View all majors related to Literature

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